Phalanx is a dynamic one-shot sample player that excels as a 16-track drum sampler, providing a solid foundation for music production. It supports samples from any source and offers extensive real-time editing capabilities, allowing users to creatively manipulate sounds beyond simple triggering. With its ability to function almost like a synthesizer, Phalanx can transform samples with various modulation and processing options, making it an essential tool for producers looking to add depth and character to their drum tracks.

The plugin comes equipped with over 3000 factory sounds, featuring a large and user-friendly librarian for easy sample management. Users can drag and drop samples from external sources directly into the sample pads, which include 32 stereo slots across 16 channels. Each channel offers routing flexibility with up to 16 individual outputs and supports polyphony up to 128 voices. Phalanx also includes multiple filter types, editable envelopes synced to BPM, and a range of insert effects such as reverb and parametric EQ, all designed to refine and shape the sound with precision.

Phalanx enhances creative control through features like an advanced modulation matrix, two independent LFOs per sample slot, and a variety of performance tools including a scratch simulator, arpeggiator, and complex loop section with micro loops and crossfade options. It supports seamless workflow with MIDI learn, customizable interfaces, and compatibility with various plugin formats. Whether used in drumkit or sample mode, Phalanx offers intuitive features such as kill notes and multiple display modes, making it a powerful and flexible instrument for crafting unique drum sounds and intricate sample-based compositions.